Company Owners, Mathew Jensen and Albert Keronye
Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris
- Offices In:
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United States
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $600 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Shilpa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable, reliable and friendly staff.
We had a great experience on our 13-day safari through Kenya and Tanzania. It was once in a lifetime experience.
Email Tanay | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild Close Encounters in Africa
Tapestry staff is always on, always connected, always responding. That is the best experience a customer can have, especially while touring an unknown country and exploring wilderness. Special kudos to Matt.
They planned with every single detail in mind. Everything worked perfectly.
Kenya guide Sammy and Tanzania guide Yuda, both are trained for this business. Have acquired college education and go through continuous learning. Both knew exactly where to stop to spot the impossible.
Albert, from Nairobi, personally greeted us and also bid us good bye.
Thank you Tapestry of Africa. Looking forward to more adventures together.
Email FRANK MADDOX | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Incredible ❗️❗️❗️ The Best Trip Ever ❗️❗️
My wife and I; along with five other family members and two friends just experiences the most amazing and incredible journey of our life. Our group of nine included; four, 45-50; one mid 60's; and four, mid 70s to early 80s. As a group, we are very experienced travelers with averaging having visited over 40 countries each; some over 70. Four members have visited all seven continents and another four, six. I felt that I needed to lay this foundation for my review.
Each of us felt that this was the most incredible experience of our lives. Tapestry of Africa provided us an unbelievable, life changing experience. Their organization and communications with us was exceptional. Hilda provided support to us at all times and made us feel so special. Since there were nine in our group, they provided two vehicles with fantastic guide/driver. In Kenya, we had George and Vincent; in Tanzania, Yuda and Tanzanian Vincent. These guides were not just doing a job of guiding us in the National Parks and Conservations Areas. They were on a mission to share a lifetime of experience with us and to change our perspective on nature, wildlife, and conservation; they succeeded. We all have a greater appreciation for the experience we had and know that we have to help ensure these parks and conservation areas are available to future generations.
What can I say about the lodge accommodations, they were top notch and spectacular; the food delicious; but most importantly, the people were so friendly and sharing of their culture and the heritage are striving to protecting.
Our safari was planned as 11 days, five nights in three different national parks in Kenya and the same in Tanzania. Our group arrived a day early in Nairobi and Tapestry organized a day tour around Nairobi which included the Nairobi National Park; a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which is world famous for their work with orphaned elephants and rhinos. We saw the feeding time for over 20 baby elephants, the one baby rhino and a lone baby zebra and we got to fed giraffes at the giraffe center.
We spent the last two nights of the safari at Tortillas Camp in Amboseli National Park. This was a beautiful spot to end our incredible voyage of discovery. There is a perimeter fence and guards to ensure our safety but which allows us to roam the camp grounds and enjoy the natural beauty. I highly recommend adding another day there before returning to Nairobi.
Lastly, I want to thank the Matt and Albert who were always available to assist and answer questions.
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Email Chase Stevens | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thorough, Accommodating and in Sync with what we were looking for.
We just did a 2 week safari and beach adventure with Tapestry of Africa. It was our first safari and we wanted to make sure we got everything as perfect as possible. During the planning phase I worked with Matt and Hilda to make adjustments to our itinerary as we wanted to eliminate 1 night stays as much as possible and decided to fly between Nairobi and Masai Mara as well as between the Masai and the Serengeti. All the changes were handled smoothly and in the end we ended up with a perfect customized adventure. Hilda was great to work with and very detail oriented. We decided to leave our last safari camp a day early and head over to Zanzibar for an extra day. Hilda was fabulous in arranging the last minute changes to our flights and booking an extra day at the Melia. She also arranged a last minute balloon ride for us as well as a game drive in Nairobi while we had a 12 hour wait for our flights home. Everyone at Tapestry was great to work with and very pleasant. From the time we landed in Nairobi and were met by Albert at the airport, we got the feeling that we booked with a great group of people. Bonifiace and Andrew were the guides we had in Kenya and Tanzania, both felt like good friends by the time we said our goodbye. Same with Joseph who took us out for the last game drive. All 3 guys are knowledgeable, personable and very accommodating. Still don't know how Andrew was able to spot the Dung Beetle while driving. The Big 5 are what most people want to see, but seeing a couple of The Small 5 was very cool too, and of course The Ugly 5. The vehicles were great, comfortable and fun. In the end, we had an absolutely incredible experience, saw far more animals than we ever imagined. Everywhere we went the food was fabulous and the accommodations were superb especially the Nairobi Serena, Kilima Camp in Masai Mara, Serengeti Serena, Lion's Paw, and the Melia in Zanzibar. Would definitely recommend Tapestry of Africa. We are already talking about a return visit.
Email Jessica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience- ASANTE!
I have just come back from a two week Safari/Zanzibar trip with Tapestry, and there are no words to describe how grateful I am to have chosen them to make our dream trip become a reality.
First, the whole planning/organizing process of the pre-trip was five star service. Matt, Albert, and Hilda all helped me and my mom figure everything out. They gave great advice, led us in the right direction without every pressuring us, and helped to tailor-make our itinerary so that it was perfect for us. They were also able to help us with logistical things like visas, medical appts, etc.
From the moment we landed in Kenya, everything was taken care of. We did not have to worry about a thing from the time we were in their hands, and for the entire two week trip, they stayed in touch making sure that we were happy and that everything was going according to plan.
Highlights:
-All lodging was amazing, the places they chose for us were beautiful and we felt lucky to stay at every one of them.
-They helped make our dream of a hot air balloon become a reality, organizing everything for us ahead of time. If you are able to do this, DO IT! It was breathtaking.
-From start to finish, their professionalism and organization made it possible to completely disconnect and enjoy the beautiful savannah. Not only were they able to answer any and ALL questions with a great respond time, but they even helped us with logistical issues getting refunds for a flight home that they were not responsible for.
Now for the real highlight, and the real reason you MUST choose them for your trip- the guides.
-Kevin: from the moment he picked us up at the airport, Kevin was so kind, knowledgable, and helpful. Thanks to him we got to take advantage of our few hours before Safari, visiting the giraffe center, a bead center (amazing!), and a quick tour of Nairobi.
-Kim: I can't imagine what our safari would have been like if it weren't for Kim. He was with us for our four days in Kenya, and made everything easy, interesting, and so much fun. He was so friendly and extremley intelligent, thanks to his conversation during the long rides, we learned a ton! He was happy to answer all questions, of which we had money, about animals and other curiosities we had about Kenya in general. In terms of the game drives, he had all the tricks! He is a skilled "finder", great driver, and has wonderful energy! From the first minute it became clear that he wanted nothing more than to make sure we saw the Big 5 (which we did!), it seemed like he would be more dissapointed than us if we didn't.
-Joseph: For the remainder of our safari, we were in Tanzania with Joseph. The highlight of our trip was the Serengetti (there's no way to prepare yourself for how amazing it is), and a lot of that is thanks to Joseph. Like Kim, he made it his mission for us to see the Big 5 (again!), and we did! He knew the park like the back of his hand, and knew EXACTLY where to go (it didn't seem like all guides knew because we were often by ourselves). He found us out of this world experiences, driving among lions on their rocks (total lion king moment!), stopping in the middle of hundreds and hundreds of zebra, and a perfect sighting up-close and personal of tons of other animals. He has a great attitude and made sure we were having fun the whole time.
Guys- we are so grateful to you! Hopefully we will cross paths in the future. ASANTE SANA!!
I am so grateful that for this once in a lifetime trip, we chose Tapestry Africa. No notes! If we were to ever repeat this vacation, we would go with them without a doubt.
Email Carmel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Their professionalism, wildlife knowledge, communication, and care, blew us away.
There are barely words to accurately capture how unbelievable our experience was with Tapestry of Africa. We did 12 days of private safari, 9 of us, through Kenya and Tanzania and were just blown away by every step of the way. From the start, the communication with Matt Jensen, the owner was wonderful as he was so fast to respond and was always so thoughtful and thorough. Then the whole team from Hilda to Albert, and then the guides who were TOP NOTCH. We found the Big 5, and with their help and extensive experience, they were able to spot every animal we’ve ever dreamed of seeing in nature. George and Vincent in Kenya were so professional, kept us laughing, and educated us all along the way about the wildlife and you could tell they absolutely love what they do. We saw a cheetah our first day, endless giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and herd after herd of elephants! There were tears when we had to say our goodbyes!
Yuda and Vincent in Tanzania were also expert guides and even found Leopards and a pride of 40 plus lions! They were wonderful, just like everyone we dealt with at Tapestry.
The accommodations were incredible, the food, the staff, the views, the beds! We had long days but with such a lengthy trip of 12 days, the older folks in our group had the option to sit out for some of the game drives and rest, so we were grateful we opted for a longer trip to see a wide variety of parks and scenery.
I can not recommend Tapestry enough. If you’re on the fence, just do it! It’s a trip of a lifetime and will build memories to last forever. We are planning to come back next year and next to Uganda, and of course use Tapestry.
Email Wang | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect safari made unforgettable by expert guides and outstanding service.
We just finished an absolutely amazing trip that included 8 unforgettable days of safari followed by 5 relaxing days on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Matt was fantastic and made customized changes to the tour itinerary according to our requests and needs, ensuring the trip was perfectly tailored to us. We felt incredibly fortunate to have such experienced and knowledgeable guides who knew exactly how and where to find lions, cheetahs, and leopards, making every game drive thrilling and rewarding. Our Kenya guide, George, went above and beyond by even bringing his own camera and capturing wonderful photos for us, which made the experience even more special. Throughout the journey, Albert and Hilda were in constant contact with us every day via WhatsApp, checking in to ensure everything was going smoothly and that we were happy at every step of the way. Even our need for reliable internet access was well taken care of, which we truly appreciated. This trip was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we would not hesitate for a second to use Tapestry of Africa again for our next African adventure.
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Email Barb | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tapestry provided a fantastic experience and coordination of all activities were flawless.
Totally enjoyed our Kenya and Tanzania tour. Fabulous accommodations and unforgettable sights and sounds on safari.
Matt, Hilda and the team coordinated everything to perfection. Always there if we needed assistance.
Thanks.
Email Krish | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
brovo!!!!!!!!!
What an experience! We have just returned from a 23-days safari in Kenya, Tanzania, an Uganda. A bucket-list item we never thought would happen! Special thanks to Dr. Matt and Ms. Hilda who planned everything, and to Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris for providing the most wonderful trip we have ever taken!
Our driver George was great - personable, knowledgeable, and committed to ensuring we had the best time. He called himself as
Unique George and of course he is Unique. We want to thank to Albert, Boniface and Kevin who were taking care of us with all the details from the time we landed until we left Kenya.
The accommodations were all beautiful; the staff friendly and ready to be of service at any time. Always smiling! The food was delicious too - large buffets with a great variety to enjoy.
We loved our Hot Air Balloon ride, the boat and walking tours, and the amazing sight-seeing. We saw so many animals!! We fed a blind rhino by hand! Zebras and wildebeests roamed freely at one resort, and of course, seeing elephants, hippos, giraffes, gazelles, and chimpanzees up close was a thrill!
Meeting the Remarkable Gorillas in Uganda
The highlight of our trip was undoubtedly our trek to see the mountain gorillas in Uganda. After a challenging hike through dense forests, we finally encountered a family of five gorillas. This magical moment was emotional and humbling as we observed them interact, play, and care for one another. The gentle giants were so close, allowing us to appreciate their remarkable presence and the importance of conservation efforts in protecting these magnificent creatures.
We changed our itinerary in the last minute to visit the rhinos and it was well worth the trip. The driver Francis was a wonderful person to work with and coordinated with Ms. Hilda and made our day.
Tapestry of Africa Tours and Safaris was an excellent company for all details of this trip. I would highly recommend them, and ask for George in Kenya and Francis in Uganda to be your guide!
Email Tess Moti | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exemplary Service and Attention to Detail Throughout Our Safari
Our safari experience was absolutely incredible, thanks to the amazing team at Tapestry of Africa! From the very beginning, Matt Jensen, Hilda, Albert, Joseph, and Eddi were all so helpful, and quick to respond to every question. Their professionalism and genuine warmth made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. Every detail was perfectly arranged, and we felt so well taken care of throughout our journey.
Thank you all for going above and beyond to make our trip so special — we’ll treasure these memories forever! Highly recommend this wonderful team to anyone planning a safari.